Is Waterville Elementary a good school?

Waterville Elementary ranks 582 nd of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Waterville Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 115 students attended Waterville Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Waterville Elementary?

Students at Waterville Elementary are 77% White, 18% Hispanic, 2% American Indian, 2% Not Specified.

What schools do graduates of Waterville Elementary attend?

Students who attend Waterville Elementary usually go on to attend: High : Waterville High School

Waterville Elementary

Summary:

Waterville Elementary is a public elementary school serving 116 students in grades K-4 in the rural town of Waterville, Washington. The school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking in recent years, but its academic performance is mixed, with strengths in science and weaknesses in English language arts and math compared to state and district averages.

Waterville Elementary's academic performance is generally lower than that of the higher-ranked Sunnyslope Elementary School and Cascade Elementary School in the Wenatchee School District, which are both within 20 miles of Waterville. However, Waterville Elementary outperforms the nearby Orondo Elementary and Middle School, which has a higher percentage of Hispanic and low-income students. The school has invested in additional resources, which may have contributed to its strong science performance, but the growing population of low-income students presents a challenge that the school and Orondo School District will need to address.

Waterville Elementary's significant increase in per-student spending and decrease in student-teacher ratio suggest a concerted effort to improve the school's resources and support for students. However, the school's mixed academic performance, particularly among its low socioeconomic status student subgroup, indicates that more work may be needed to ensure all students have the support they need to succeed.

Detail:

Public K-4

200 E Birch St
Waterville, WA 98858-0490

(509) 745-8583

District: Waterville School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
582^nd of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $21,558

Students who attend Waterville Elementary usually attend:

High:

Waterville High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.6

Number of students: 115

Racial breakdown:

White:

77.4%

Hispanic:

18.3%

American Indian:

1.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 57.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Waterville Elementary ranks better than 50.2% of elementary schools in Washington. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.5. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (77.4%), Hispanic (18.3%), American Indian (1.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 57.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Waterville Elementary is 12.6. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Waterville Elementary is $21,558.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Waterville Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Waterville Elementary 582^nd of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Waterville Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Waterville School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Waterville School District 57^th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Waterville Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Waterville Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2004	52.48	494^th	1026	51.9%
2005	37.58	696^th	1031	32.5%
2006	43.65	630^th	1051	40.1%
2007	28.49	824^th	1069	22.9%
2008	34.89	751^st	1067	29.6%
2009	44.77	634^th	1072	40.9%
2010	34.39	773^rd	1088	29.0%
2011	40.95	681^st	1092	37.6%
2012	36.24	775^th	1097	29.4%
2013	35.86	759^th	1106	31.4%
2015	18.12	921^st	1067	13.7%
2016	57.31	448^th	1053	57.5%
2017	27.82	790^th	1056	25.2%
2018	36.24	680^th	1054	35.5%
2019	56.30	495^th	1130	56.2%
2021	70.48	305^th	1107	72.4%
2022	63.13	398^th	1169	66.0%
2023	58.95	455^th	1169	61.1%
2024	48.50	582^nd	1168	50.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Waterville Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	56.97	414^th	979	57.7%
2022	41.71	605^th	1019	40.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Waterville Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	70.81	302^nd	1068	71.7%
2022	24.92	863^rd	1100	21.5%
2023	44.82	587^th	1094	46.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Waterville Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	52.46	486^th	1113	56.3%

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Rank History for White students at Waterville Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	45.76	594^th	1027	42.2%
2021	63.36	323^rd	943	65.7%
2022	60.78	384^th	1031	62.8%
2023	49.90	493^rd	1011	51.2%
2024	45.31	559^th	1009	44.6%

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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Waterville Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	157	0	1	15	0	n/a	n/a	0	173
1989	154	0	1	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	168
1990	159	0	0	18	0	n/a	n/a	0	177
1991	162	0	0	20	1	n/a	n/a	0	183
1992	184	0	0	30	0	n/a	n/a	0	214
1993	193	0	0	15	0	n/a	n/a	0	208
1994	201	0	0	27	0	n/a	n/a	0	228
1995	179	0	0	38	2	n/a	n/a	0	219
1996	179	0	0	38	2	n/a	n/a	0	219
1997	163	0	0	31	2	n/a	n/a	0	196
1998	166	0	1	29	2	n/a	n/a	0	198
1999	152	0	0	26	3	n/a	n/a	0	181
2000	136	0	0	26	2	n/a	n/a	0	164
2001	124	0	0	23	1	n/a	n/a	0	148
2002	111	1	2	12	2	n/a	n/a	0	128
2003	111	1	2	12	2	n/a	n/a	0	128
2004	120	0	4	16	2	n/a	n/a	0	142
2005	113	1	3	14	3	n/a	n/a	0	134
2006	97	1	3	11	1	n/a	n/a	0	113
2007	116	0	4	12	1	n/a	n/a	0	133
2008	117	0	4	10	3	n/a	n/a	0	134
2009	119	0	2	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	128
2010	108	1	2	5	5	n/a	n/a	0	121
2011	89	0	1	15	2	0	5	0	112
2012	92	0	0	15	1	0	5	0	113
2013	92	0	1	15	1	0	3	0	112
2014	83	0	0	13	3	0	3	0	102
2015	71	1	1	9	4	0	3	0	89
2016	83	1	0	10	2	0	3	0	99
2017	97	0	0	20	5	0	4	0	126
2018	105	0	0	20	7	0	2	0	134
2019	108	0	0	16	6	0	1	0	131
2020	102	0	0	23	6	0	1	0	132
2021	105	1	1	24	2	0	1	0	134
2022	88	1	0	22	2	0	0	3	116
2023	88	1	1	21	3	0	0	2	116
2024	89	1	0	21	2	0	0	2	115

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Waterville Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	173	7.0	24.7	0
1989	168	9.0	18.6	n/a
1990	177	8.7	20.3	0
1991	183	9.1	20.1	n/a
1992	214	9.7	22.0	n/a
1993	208	9.5	21.9	n/a
1994	228	8.1	28.1	n/a
1995	219	11.4	19.2	n/a
1996	219	11.4	19.2	n/a
1997	196	12.3	15.9	n/a
1998	198	11.0	18.0	n/a
1999	181	9.5	19.1	n/a
2000	164	8.8	18.6	n/a
2001	148	8.3	17.8	n/a
2002	128	9.9	12.9	43.8
2003	128	9.9	12.9	43.8
2004	142	10.0	14.2	54.2
2005	134	10.5	12.8	50
2006	113	9.2	12.3	55.8
2007	133	8.8	15.1	52.6
2008	134	8.3	16.1	53.7
2009	128	7.7	16.6	52.3
2010	121	5.8	20.6	47.1
2011	112	7.6	14.6	50.9
2012	113	8.2	13.7	50.4
2013	112	7.1	15.6	61.6
2014	102	n/a	n/a	56.9
2015	89	8.0	11.1	59.6
2016	99	9.0	11.0	57.6
2017	126	8.8	14.2	58.7
2018	134	9.0	14.8	60.4
2019	131	6.0	21.8	59.5
2020	132	10.2	12.9	50
2021	134	9.0	14.8	38.1
2022	116	9.5	12.2	49.1
2023	116	9.6	11.9	54.3
2024	115	9.0	12.6	57.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Waterville Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	173	7.0	24.7	0
1989	168	9.0	18.6	n/a
1990	177	8.7	20.3	0
1991	183	9.1	20.1	n/a
1992	214	9.7	22.0	n/a
1993	208	9.5	21.9	n/a
1994	228	8.1	28.1	n/a
1995	219	11.4	19.2	n/a
1996	219	11.4	19.2	n/a
1997	196	12.3	15.9	n/a
1998	198	11.0	18.0	n/a
1999	181	9.5	19.1	n/a
2000	164	8.8	18.6	n/a
2001	148	8.3	17.8	n/a
2002	128	9.9	12.9	43.8
2003	128	9.9	12.9	43.8
2004	142	10.0	14.2	54.2
2005	134	10.5	12.8	50
2006	113	9.2	12.3	55.8
2007	133	8.8	15.1	52.6
2008	134	8.3	16.1	53.7
2009	128	7.7	16.6	52.3
2010	121	5.8	20.6	47.1
2011	112	7.6	14.6	50.9
2012	113	8.2	13.7	50.4
2013	112	7.1	15.6	61.6
2014	102	n/a	n/a	56.9
2015	89	8.0	11.1	59.6
2016	99	9.0	11.0	57.6
2017	126	8.8	14.2	58.7
2018	134	9.0	14.8	60.4
2019	131	6.0	21.8	59.5
2020	132	10.2	12.9	50
2021	134	9.0	14.8	38.1
2022	116	9.5	12.2	49.1
2023	116	9.6	11.9	54.3
2024	115	9.0	12.6	57.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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